Our Response

How UCCA in Charlotte helps Ukraine

We have built a network of trusted volunteers in the US, Poland, and Ukraine and maintain contacts with those fighting on the front lines and first responders on the ground. With their input, we get real-time information on the most needed supplies to match our abilities to deliver. 

Items are purchased in the US or neighboring European countries and shipped to individuals in specific military units, medics, caregivers, and so on. With the help of your donations, we can see the almost immediate impact and feedback on our work. 

$110K+ raised and spent

20K+ pounds of donated and purchased supplies shipped

 200+ DONORS

Humanitarian Items Shipped

Larger shipments were shipped by both air and sea to dedicated humanitarian relief, medical organizations and churches providing aid in Ukraine. We also shipped targeted aid to designated first responders and charitable organizations based on their specific requests. 

  • 6,200 lbs of personal care and medical devices
  • 2,250 lbs general civilian medical supplies for hospitals / clinics
  • 1600 lbs infant, baby and dehydrated food
  • Purchased a van large enough for volunteers to transport the wounded

Military Aid Provided

We shipped items to specific military support organizations specializing in distributing aid in Ukraine. We are also in constant contact with known unit commanders of the armed forces, border guard and territorial defense units to understand current needs and where we can help. 

  • Shipment costs and logistics for 8,000 lbs / 24,000 tourniquets
  • 1500 lbs of tactical medicine and devices
  • 200+ fully equipped tactical individual first aid kits (IFAKs)
  • 500 lbs of military clothing
  • 70 ballistic glasses
  • 5 drones
From suitcases and pallets - we have sent over 20,000 pounds of supplies to Ukraine

UCCA in Charlotte partners with other charitable organizations for specific donations and purchase campaigns in US and elsewhere. With the help of donations we also purchase and send the most needed items to Ukraine through a network of volunteers regularly flying there on regular passenger planes.

UCCA in Charlotte organized logistics for 24,000 Tourniquets to make their way to Ukraine. Straight from CAT Resources factory in Rock Hill, SC
Bags full of tactical medicine, uniforms and accessories are ready to head to Poland from Charlotte airport and on to Ukraine with UCCA in Charlotte volunteers.
Tactical Medicine and Trauma Kits

First aid and trauma items are still in desperate need as Russia's bombardments of Ukraine's infrastructure continue, including civilian objects. Properly equipped IFAK can make a difference between life and death, being able to make it to the hospital or bleed out before being rescued.

UCCA in Charlotte kids contributed all of their lemonade stand proceeds to buy more Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) for Ukrainian defenders